ICUE’s New Look

[Translate] This week the International Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (iCUE) launched its new branding and website. The new website not only contains information about iCUE and its more than 17 member organizations, but it also features an interactive World Map, a Global Events Calendar, a video...

10 Reasons to Start-Up in Canada, eh!

[Translate] Whether you are looking to start a business or have already turned a profit, as entrepreneurs, you are always looking for new opportunities and sometimes the grass may seem greener on the other side. Why venture south when Canada is the place to be? Here are some reasons to Start-up in...

Every Entrepreneur Should Have a Mentor

[Translate] I am often asked by NACUE Fellows and younger colleagues to provide advice about how to start their first venture and always near the top of my list is – to surround yourself with experienced, well-networked and supportive mentors. Notice the plural – mentorS. No one person will be able...

Lennox First Canadian to Win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion

[Translate] OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE – Today, the 85th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth saw the announcement of Ottawa entrepreneur, Victoria Lennox, 27, as the first Canadian and one of the youngest recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion for 2011. The awards are made each year by The...

UK Government Backs NACUE to Extend Enterprise Nation-Wide

[Translate] OFFICIAL Press Release -  The Government announced on March 28th its commitment to work with the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) to create student-led enterprise societies in every University and most Further Education Colleges across England. This was one of a...

2nd Annual National Varsity Pitch Competition

[Translate] It’s that time of year again! UK students and graduates have the opportunity to compete in front of a panel of celebrity judges for the National Title, £10k, a host of other prizes, and a Golden Ticket to the Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards through NACUE’s 2nd Annual National...

Global Roundtable Meeting & Ministerial Reception

[Translate] On April 26th, 2011, I will be chairing a meeting that brings together the leaders of national youth entrepreneurship organisations from across the world. Convening at the Canadian High Commission in London, UK, the 2nd Annual International Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (ICUE)...

NextGen Entrepreneurs need Political Acuity

[Translate] Political Acuity <Definition> The ability to appreciate, understand and use formal and informal power relationships within organisations and within the political structure and predict how new events will affect individuals and groups – In short, the understanding of the political /...

Go Global in 2011 – Entrepreneurial Programmes and Conferences

[Translate] Entrepreneurs, especially NextGen entrepreneurs, understand the importance of networking, building relationships, engaging in collaborative activities and ongoing learning to build and grow their ventures, capacities and leverage. NextGen entrepreneurs also know that beginning with the...

Lennox Speaks at UNCTAD Expert Meeting

[Translate] Published on NACUE Blog – Between 19−21 January, Victoria Lennox, NACUE’s Founder & Chair, flew over from Canada to represent NACUE at the 2011 UNCTAD (United Nations Conference for Trade and Development) Multi-Expert Meeting on Entrepreneurship Education, Innovation &...

Entrepreneurship 2.0

[Translate] Prepared for ‘Emerging Student’ – January 2011 – The UK Government has recently set out their ambition for this to be ‘the decade of the entrepreneur’. While ‘business professionals’ are busy cat-fighting on the Apprentice and bankers continue to get bashed ...

Reshaping Britain – NACUE 2011 NSEC

[Translate] This year NACUE have partnered up with Manchester University and Manchester Entrepreneurs to bring you the UK’s premier student enterprise conference. Manchester Entrepreneurs will launch this spectacular event with a Welcome Reception on 25 February 2011. On 26-27 February students will...

The Rise of the University Entrepreneur

[Translate] Countless headlines paint an increasingly bleak picture for graduates. With record levels of debt, as well as soaring unemployment, students are under pressure to take action.­­ The view amongst many students and employers is that a degree is no longer a guarantee of a prosperous career...

Key Lessons from Innovation 2010

[Translate] From December 5 – 7, 2010, I had the opportunity to attend Innovation 2010, Canada’s R&D and Commercialisation Partnership Conference held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa and organised by ACCT Canada, Federal Partners in Technology Transfer and the Government of Canada Networks of ...